France Defeat Senegal 3–1 at FIFA World Cup in the US

Askar Yakubov · 02:37, 17.06.2026 · Updated 02:39 · 900 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The national team of France defeated Senegal 3–1 in a FIFA World Cup group-stage match held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals for France in the 66th and 90+6th minutes. Bradley Barcola added another goal in the 82nd minute. For Senegal, Ibrahima Mbaye scored in stoppage time in the 90+5th minute.

Following the match, France collected three points and moved to the top of Group I. Norway and Iraq are also in the group and are scheduled to meet later.

A key highlight of the match was a record set by Mbappé, who surpassed Olivier Giroud’s scoring record for the France national team. The forward has now played 99 matches and scored 58 goals, compared to Giroud’s 57 goals in 137 appearances.

In the second round of fixtures, France will face Iraq, while Senegal will play Norway.

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